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| To ensure that The HVAC&R Industry is not blocked by spam-blocking software, add e-industry@ashrae.org to your address book. Should you encounter problems reading an ASHRAE eNewsletter, you may access any issue archived on the ASHRAE Web site at this link. To unsubscribe from this eNewsletter, click here. Industry NewsAustin, Texas, Leads U.S. in Renewable Energy Sales WASHINGTON, D.C.—The municipal utility of Austin, Texas, sold more than 577 million kWh of electricity from renewable sources in 2007, the most by any utility in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) annually uses information provided by utilities to develop “Top 10” rankings of utility programs in categories such as total sales of renewable energy to program participants, total number of customer participants and customer participation rate. Total utility renewable energy sales in the U.S. exceeded 4.5 billion kWh in 2007, a 20% increase compared to 2006. Read more IFMA and BOMA Develop Common Floor Measurement Definitions HOUSTON—The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and the Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) have published a report outlining common definitions for floor area measurements as well as major revisions to IFMA and BOMA’s respective area measurement standards. The common definitions will be incorporated into the standards supported by each organization, with the primary goal being to clarify building measurement and industry comparisons based on floor area measurements. Read more AIA Names Top Ten Examples of Sustainable Architecture WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has named its top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green building design solutions for 2008. The buildings use a variety of energy-saving technologies, such as efficient lighting, daylighting, passive solar heating, natural ventilation, thermal mass and earth berms. Most are institutional buildings, including a library, a visitor center, two K–12 school buildings, two university buildings and the headquarters for a foundation. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition in Boston later this month.
New Airplane Cooling Technology Developed DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—A United Arab Emirates company has developed a system that uses electricity instead of fuel to cool aircrafts on the ground. Ground support systems specialist Cavotec believes its new air-conditioning system, PCA, or precompressed air, can provide fuel savings and reduce air and noise pollution at airports. The system cools planes through reversed compression and reportedly uses 400 kW of electricity per hour compared with conventional fuel-based systems, which use 600 L of fuel per hour, equal to 6000 kWh of power. The system will debut in early June. Read more ASHRAE NewsASHRAE Names New Distinguished Lecturers ASHRAE has named 15 new distinguished lecturers. The Distinguished Lecturer program provides ASHRAE chapters with noted authorities who speak on topics that impact the HVAC&R industry. The new lecturers will serve a two-year term beginning in July. There are 61 distinguished lecturers for 2008–09. This is the 12th year of the Distinguished Lecturer program. Read more Feature of the WeekA Primer on Gas Ignition Systems By Gordon Swanson This article covers the two basic types of gas ignition, direct spark (DSI) and hot surface (HSI). The author discusses their strengths and weaknesses and the proper application of each technology. He advises engineers with the responsibility for the ignition system to keep an open mind in regards to which technology to use with their specific projects. This article originally was published in ASHRAE Journal in March 2006. Click here to download the article. It will be available here through May 14. After May 14, access to the article from this eNewsletter will no longer be available. It will remain available for free download by Members here and for purchase by nonmembers in the ashrae.org bookstore. Product NewsRooftop Units From Carrier FARMINGTON, Conn.—Carrier introduces the WeatherMaker large rooftop (LRT) series of air-conditioning units. Models in the series are available in eight sizes and configurations. Models also are available in vertical or horizontal discharge arrangements and constant or variable air volume. The units use the company's Novation™ heat exchanger technology, which provides increased corrosion protection and lessens the amount of refrigerant required. Read more Chiller Control Panel From Trane PISCATAWAY, N.J.—Trane introduces the Tracer™ AdaptiView™ chiller control panel. It can communicate with building automation systems via BACnet®, Modbus RTU and LonTalk without gateways. It features the company’s Tracer Summit package. The package optimizes system components via control algorithms to save energy. Read more Sustainability Reporting Software From Autodesk OAKLAND, Calif.—Autodesk has launched a Sustainable Materials Assistant for its Inventor program. Users of Inventor, a program for making 3D prototypes, can input data on toxicity, carbon footprint, recyclability and regulatory information for materials, and later analyze the sustainability information of components or entire projects. The program creates a report that highlights data on materials in the project regarding environmental subjects, allowing designers to check if the project contains toxic materials or has what could be too large of a carbon footprint. Read more Subscription ManagementAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is an international membership organization founded to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related issues. Need assistance? Please use the links below or contact us by e-mail. To change your e-mail address for all eNewsletters, click here. This will not change your official e-mail address in ASHRAE's member database. This will only change the e-mail address to which your ASHRAE eNewsletters are sent. If someone passed along this eNewsletter to you, and you want to have your own subscription, click here. To read ASHRAE's media kit to learn about advertising opportunities, click here. All contents copyright © 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-2305. |
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